Question

DICTIONARY allude verb Definition: to suggest indirectly Synonyms: imply, hint, indicate Antonyms: announce, declare, describe elude verb Definition: to keep away from Synonyms: avoid, escape, dodge Antonyms: seek, welcome, catch Use the drop-down menus and thesaurus entries to choose the right synonym for each easily confused word. My father constantly alludes to upcoming birthday presents. The zebra was able to elude the chasing lion - this time.

the answer to this is:

1.hint

2.escape

Answer 1

Hint and Escape are the correct options

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

My father constantly hints to upcoming birthday presents.

The zebra was able to escape the chasing lion - this time.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Allude" often gets confused with "elude", despite their different meanings.

In the first example, a better suitable synonym would be "hint". The word "allude" usually refers to a slight or indirect indication or recommendation. However, it can also mean a reference to something in a more direct manner.

In the second example, a better suitable synonym would be "escape. The word elude refers to avoiding something showing skills, especially in challenging situations, while "escape" emphasizes the act of getting away but not necessarily aid by skill but by chance or without a conscious plan, such as is the case of a zebra getting away from a predator.